2012 Volvo S40 SE LUX Edition Drive S/S 1.6L Heavy oil · SM62 GZR
2012 Volvo S40 SE LUX Edition Drive S/S (1.6L, heavy oil). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 160,651 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40 SE LUX EDITION DRIVE S/S
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM62 GZR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 160,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM62 GZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S40 Se Lux Edition Drive S/S (SM62 GZR) between October 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SM62 GZR Mileage History
- 13/10/20157,210 mi
- 28/09/20169,341 mi+2,131 mi
- 20/09/201734,227 mi+24,886 mi
- 06/09/201858,510 mi+24,283 mi
- 18/09/201981,931 mi+23,421 mi
- 29/10/201982,137 mi+206 mi
- 07/10/202095,371 mi+13,234 mi
- 07/10/202095,371 mi
- 14/10/2021107,973 mi+12,602 mi
- 14/10/2021107,973 mi
- 25/10/2022121,382 mi+13,409 mi
- 25/10/2022121,383 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/2024133,260 mi+11,877 mi
- 21/03/2024133,566 mi+306 mi
- 07/04/2025145,376 mi+11,810 mi
- 22/04/2025145,926 mi+550 mi
- 11/08/2026160,651 mi+14,725 mi
Average of roughly 14,170 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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